23 Spring recipes that will make you fall in love with veggies

Justina Huddleston is an editor and the head writer for TDmonthly Magazine. She has been a freelance writer for several years, though her real passion is cooking. You can see the recipes she creates on her vegan food blog, A Life of Litt...

These veggie-loving spring recipes are healthy, delicious and perfect after the long winter

At the end of a long winter, is there anything better than the fresh taste of spring veggies?

Sweet peas, grassy asparagus, meaty artichokes and the first delicate strawberries — these are the flavors that let us know the cold is receding and summer days will soon be here. In the meantime, you can enjoy these fresh and tasty meals that highlight the best of what the season has to offer.

1. Strawberry-avocado salad with poppy seed dressing recipe

Plump, sweet strawberries are finally back in season after a long winter. Enjoy them here alongside tender baby greens and creamy avocado.

8. Strawberry-lemonade scones recipe

Radishes are at their peak in spring, and if you've only enjoyed them raw, then this dish will be eye-opening. Radishes become sweet and tender in the oven, and a sprinkle of fresh dill makes everything taste extra fresh.

10. Grilled potato salad with scallion vinaigrette recipe

11. Cardoon risotto recipe

Cardoon, an ancient relative of artichokes that tastes like a combination of artichoke hearts and celery, is best eaten in spring. Cardoons are gaining popularity in the U.S., and this creamy risotto makes it easy to see why.

19. Gluten-free fiddlehead ferns, nettle and ricotta gnudi recipe

Fiddleheads are a rare treat, but you can sometimes find them at the farmers market, local roadside stands or even in your own backyard. Enjoy them here with another spring delicacy — nettles — and a delicious gluten-free gnudi.